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The Report: Ghana 2024: Construction & Real Estate
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Construction has been central to Ghana’s development over the past decade, contributing 7.2% of GDP between 2013 and 2021. Although infrastructure development dominates the sector, other segments are exhibiting strong growth potential, such as the commercial, industrial, residential and energy spaces. Ghana also has a sizeable untapped market for affordable homes and commercial buildings, which presents…
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The Report: Ghana 2024: Transport & Infrastructure
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The transport and infrastructure sector has seen significant development in recent years across all segments, as witnessed in the upgrades made to airport runways and the building of new terminals, as well as port and road modernisation projects. Spending on rail infrastructure is expected to boost freight and passenger capacity for domestic journeys and improve connectivity to neighbouring countries.…
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The Report: Ghana 2024: Health & Education
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Ghana has made steady progress in improving access to health care for its citizens, including through the rollout of the National Health Insurance Scheme, which covered more than 17m people as of June 2023. While the Covid-19 pandemic made for a challenging environment in health care delivery, it also allowed policymakers to identify and address existing issues in facilities, the health care labour…
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The Report: Ghana 2024: Tourism
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The sector has rebounded since the Covid-19 pandemic, showing strong potential for growth over the coming decade. The government has invested heavily in various marketing campaigns aimed at diversifying Ghana’s visitor markets, with a focus on attracting visitors from the country’s diaspora population as part of the Year of Return and Beyond the Return campaigns. New investment in Accra’s hotel…
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The Report: Ghana 2024: Tax
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Ghana has a number of mechanisms in place to levy taxes on both individuals and business entities. These include a graduated scale for residents, with the maximum rate for residents reaching 35% and a flat rate of 25% for non-resident individuals; the Financial Sector Recovery Levy, a 5% tax aimed at the accounting profit of banks, with an exception for rural and community banks; and the Growth and…
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The Report: Ghana 2024: Legal Framework
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Ghana’s dynamic economic landscape showcases its commitment to fostering an investor-friendly environment. As regulatory shifts promote a conducive corporate legal atmosphere, the country remains at the forefront of innovation in the field of financial technology thanks to various policy directives and the regulatory sandbox established by the Bank of Ghana. The intersection of regulatory advancements,…
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The Report: Ghana 2024: ICT
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This sector remains a major contributor to Ghana’s economic development, with its value expected to grow from $1bn in 2022 to $5bn by 2030 despite the fiscal constraints and currency depreciation being experienced by the broader economy. ICT-focused businesses are set to further benefit from government support initiatives, a dynamic start-up ecosystem and improvements to the country’s digital infrastructure,…
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The Report: Ghana 2024: The Guide
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The Guide contains a selection of hotel and accommodation options in Ghana for both business and leisure travellers. There is also helpful information regarding visa regulations, health considerations, business etiquette, and public and private transport options. This chapter contains interviews with Samuel Awuku, Director General, National Lottery Authority; and Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman,…
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The Report: Ghana 2024
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Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and other external shocks, Ghana’s GDP growth is expected to moderate in 2024 and 2025 thanks to the proactive measures undertaken by the government. One example of such initiatives is the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, which has helped stabilise the local economy and provide greater fiscal stability. In 2023 the country was the continent’s leadin
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David Anthony, President and CEO, Asante Gold: Interview
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Interview:David Anthony What investments do mining firms require to scale up their digital transformation? DAVID ANTHONY: High-speed internet connectivity, data storage solutions, cloud-computing resources, and comprehensive cybersecurity and risk-management measures to support digital initiatives are all crucial steps. Investing in advanced data analytics tools allows mining companies to process…